It's been a little over a month since my surgery and I am finally starting to feel better. I have been trying to walk around home a bit, but I actually got back to the gym this week! I have started to log my food again. For a while I really didn't feel like eating much so I didn't really worry about that. It feels good to be getting back, but I feel like I am starting all over again! I have lost weight, but have missed the excercise! (I never thought I would say that) Anyway, I have learned so much and am really looking forward to more success!

Hi Guys,
Boy what a rough couple weeks I'v had! The day after our last class I went to the doctor with some stomach pain and ended up being admitted to the hospital. After bloodwork and testing they decided I had a gallbladder full of gallstones. Surgery that evening and another day and a half in the hospital and I was home, recovering well. Then 4 days post op, the pain started up again and I was back in the hospital for pain control and more testing; in for an ERCP , yet another day and a half in the hospital and home again. Seems that some of the multiple stones that were in my gallbaldder "escaped" the surgeons snare and hid out in my bile duct headed for my liver. Anyway I think I'm on the road to recovery and hoping to get at least back to class by next week and hopefully get the ok to start my excersise again. MISS YOU ALL! Keep up the good work!

Sick Week

Here it is July 13. I haven't blogged since the 2nd. Where does the time go? Well for me, last week was "survival mode". I got sick with some kind of sore throat, cough, sinus congestion bug that really thru me for a loop! I couldn't excercise all week; when I'd move around or talk, I started coughing. I missed a day at work, my trainer apt and our class. When I was home I was down. I didn't feel really like I ate badley, but I know that not excersising hurt me. I did gain 2 pounds back. I really missed excersising ! That surprised me. I did not think I would ever miss not excersising. Anyway, I still have some congestion and a slight cough, but am feeling much better. So today "I'm back in the sadle" and ready to get going again. I got the book "Intuitive Eating". While I was down, I did get 3 chapters read. I missed seeing everyone and checking the blogs, so I'm glad to be feeling better!

Challenge ahead

Well, it's Thursday night, July 2. No work tomorrow and then the 4th of July weekend. I am not having any one for a BBQ, so I think I will take the advise of my co-worker, Teresa R. She has always been such a good friend, great example and is always sharing great ideas. She really is an inspiration to me! We are only about a year apart, we both have a set of twins, been married about the same amount of time and share other interest as well. She is the one that first inspired me to get a gym pass and try a few things. Anyway, she told me today that we need to go to the 5 am aerobic class at the gym. She has asked me before to try some different classes with her, but I have been to scared; but this time I said, "OK, I'm going to prepare myself to go with you". Thanks Teresa! Then we were visiting about what we were doing on the 4th weekend and she shared that she is BBQ ing for her family. No-not hamburgers and hot dogs, but salmon and chicken. She shared her BBQ tricks for yummy, more healthy food. Now I am excited to try them out. It will just be my husband and I and 2 of our children, so we'll try it out and see what happens. Hope everyone has a great long weekend. Here's to a better life and "Independence" from poor health and choices!!!!

After hearing from some of you about the jump rope class, I really feel bad I could not make it. We are a one family car and with 4 people and 4 different places to go that day, I could not work out having the car. Anyway, way to go to all of you who made it and survived. I am looking forward to the bike ride on the 11 th of July. My daughter is letting me borrow her bike to "practice" on. It has been a while.
Saturday we attended the Lehi Parade. It was so fun and the kids really enjoyed it. Heck, I really enjoyed it. I packed bottled water, cheese sticks and baby carrots. The kids had fun chasing and eating flying taffy and other candy assortments. I stuck to the "better choices" and did just fine. When we got home I was proud of myself for staying away from the candy. Check out my cute daughter, Ashlie and my oldest daughter, Raie Genes kids. Alena 8, Mikayla 6 almost 7, Dallin, 5 and Ethan 3. Summer is a great time for family and fun.

"How many Carbs in a rubber spoon?"

This is a picture of my 5 month old grandson, Bowyn. He is just starting to eat rice cereal and he is loving it! I don't think he has any idea what is in store for him once he starts eating!!

My training with Kara and our class on Wednesday were great!! It really is a good boost to be able to see everyone on Wednesday and get some more excercise ideas from Kara. We adjusted my weight regiment and by Wed. afternood I was sore! It's ok Kara-I went home after work took some motrin and laid down on my heating pad and just took it easy. This morning I skipped the gym. Today at work it has been just fine, so I'm going to the gym tonight to do some cardio. The weather, I hear, (sinse I work inside all day, I don't get much chance to see it) has been so nice outside. I'm looking foreward to the weekend and some sunshine so I can play in the sun and enjoy the summer. Lookout weeds! Here I come.